Method of supplying oxygen to prematurely born babies through the umbilical cord, comprises connecting umbilical cord via a catheter to an external, self-controlled extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation system

摘要

Method of supplying oxygen through umbilical cord of a premature baby, comprises connecting the umbilical cord via a catheter to an extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. Method of supplying oxygen through umbilical cord of a premature baby, comprises connecting the umbilical cord via a catheter to an extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. The ECMO system is self-controlled in terms of its pressure and flow velocity. The interface between artificial and organic material (catheter and umbilical cord) is surrounded by a pharmaceutical fluid which prevents wear of the cord, and has antibacterial effect. The lungs of the child are kept wet, in order not to inhibit organ development.